Meanwhile, sources suggest that Chelsea could swap Fernando Torres to land Radamel Falcao.

Manchester United are interested in signing Blackpool winger Tom Ince in case winger Nani fails to sign a contract extension at Old Trafford.

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso could return to the Premier League as contract talks delay with Real Madrid.

Manchester City could finally get their long-term target midfielder Daniele de Rossi. The 29-year-old Italy international could make a January move to Eastlands after his club Roma agreed to listen to offers. De Rossi, 29, is valued at £30 million.

Reading are ready to offer Arsenal outcast Andrey Asharvin an escape route. The Royals are considering a £15m move for the Russian in January.

West Brom Albion striker Romelu Lukaku, who is on a season long loan from Chelsea, is happy to stay with the Baggies despite talks that he could be recalled by Blues boss Roberto Di Matteo.